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Country Facts:
United Kingdom vs. Belarus

Learn about the similarities and differences between United Kingdom and Belarus by reviewing data on key indicators such as population, economy, energy, religion, language and many other relevant factors.

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Geography

United Kingdom vs. Belarus - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of United Kingdom is 93 628 mi², while the surface area of Belarus is 80 155 mi². This means that the area of United Kingdom is 16.81% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
93 628 mi²
80 155 mi²

Coastline length

United Kingdom has a coastline of 7 723.0 mi, while Belarus has a coastline of 0.0 mi.

7 723.0 mi
0.0 mi

Largest city

The largest city in the United Kingdom is London, with a population of about 8 630 000 people. In contrast, the largest city in Belarus is Minsk, where the population is 1 921 810.

8 630 000 ppl
1 921 810 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United Kingdom is Ben Nevis, its height is 4 406 ft. The highest peak in Belarus is Dzyarzhynskaya Hara, which rises to a height of 1 132 ft.

4 406 ft
Ben Nevis
1 132 ft
Dzyarzhynskaya Hara

Highest recorded temperature

In the United Kingdom, the highest temperature ever measured was 101.3°F and was recorded in Faversham, Kent, while in Belarus the highest temperature was 102°F and was recorded in Gomel.

101.3°F
Faversham, Kent
102°F
Gomel

Lowest recorded temperature

In the United Kingdom, the lowest temperature ever measured was -17°F and was recorded in Braemar, Aberdeenshire / Altnaharra, Sutherland, while in Belarus, the lowest temperature was -44°F and was recorded in Slavnom, Vitsebsk Voblast.

-17°F
Braemar, Aberdeenshire / Altnaharra, Sutherland
-44°F
Slavnom, Vitsebsk Voblast

Society

United Kingdom vs. Belarus - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of United Kingdom is about 67 886 011, while Belarus is home to 9 449 323 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
67 886 011 ppl
9 449 323 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in the United Kingdom and 74.0 years in Belarus.

81.3 years
74.0 years

Average age

The average age is 40.6 years in the United Kingdom and 40.9 years in Belarus.

40.6 years
40.9 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.48% in the United Kingdom and -0.29% in Belarus.

0.48%
-0.29%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United Kingdom and 99.9% in Belarus.

99.0%
99.9%

Language

In the United Kingdom, the main language is English, and in Belarus the primary language is Belarusian, Russian.

english
belarusian, russian

Religion

In the United Kingdom, the main religion is Christianity; in Belarus, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 436 000 ppl
Ranking: 55/179
102 000 ppl
Ranking: 26/179

Economy

GDP per capita

United Kingdom: 45 853 Int$. Belarus: 20 232 Int$.

45 853 Int$
Ranking: 62/194
20 232 Int$
Ranking: 28/194

Currency

United Kingdom: Pound Sterling (GBP). Belarus: Belarussian Ruble (BYN).

Tools: Currency Calculator
GBP
Pound Sterling
BYN
Belarussian Ruble

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in the United Kingdom: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: G). Electricity in Belarus: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: G
220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F

Driving side

United Kingdom has left-hand traffic, Belarus has right-hand traffic.

left-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

EURBYNUSDGBP

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: United Kingdom - June, July, August; Belarus - June, July, August.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
Traveler's essential: Travel Safety Map
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2
Do not travel
Level 4

Visa requirements

For citizens of France (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Visa not required
A visa is not required.
Visa not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B81 EUR - 107 EUR
T139 EUR - 191 EUR
B28 EUR - 36 EUR
T57 EUR - 75 EUR

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